Kent stations to re-open “when we can afford it”
An article by Simon Calder in the Independent reports on a speech by Eurostar’s chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave insisting that the two disused stations on the route to the continent, Ebbsfleet and Ashford, would only re-open when the company can… Read More >
Evolyn to compete with Eurostar
The Evening Standard brings us hope with a story about competition for Eurostar. Spanish-owned Evolyn has agreed to buy 12 Alstrom trains to put through the Channel Tunnel, for a new service to start in 2025. But the article’s author,… Read More >
Eurostar Presentation Sept 5th, 2023
BBET made a presentation during Ashford Borough’s council meeting on that date. The invited guest was Gareth Williams, General Secretary of the Eurostar group. The gist of the meeting was as follows. Eurostar is still paying its debts from the… Read More >
Council Leader Expresses Support for Campaign
Bring Back Euro Trains got another mention in Kent Online when the leader of Ashford Borough Council, Neil Ovenden, pledged his support for our aim to have Eurostar stop in Ashford again. He described the absence of Eurostar in Ashford… Read More >
Is Eurostar in recovery?
The optimistic question belies the difficulties facing Eurostar, well described in this article published by Westobserver (source Financial Times) on July 5th 2023. The recent merger with Thalys has injected optimism into the management of both services, prompting a small… Read More >
Eurostar 2022 Turnover
Eurostar passenger traffic bounced back after the restrictions of the pandemic, with the new route to Amsterdam proving especially popular. There was especially strong demand from leisure travellers. Bookings rose to 80% of pre-pandemic levels. This article, written by Robert… Read More >
When the UK Sold Eurostar
BBET gets a brief mention in this opinion piece for the Kent Messenger’s Ashford edition. Paul Francis wonders whether the UK really got value for money when it sold it’s stake in Eurostar, and whether our Kent stations were sacrificed… Read More >
Adieu Mickey Mouse
An account of the past history of Eurostar, as well as an overview of the financial decisions made and in prospect, this article is a lament for the lost Disneyland Paris route and the delays in Amsterdam. The article has… Read More >
Eurostar to Face Competition
The UK’s rail minister Huw Merriman has signalled his intention to bring in a competitor to Eurostar for rail services through the Channel Tunnel. In this article by Jon Stone published in The Independent June 2023, Mr Merriman is quoted… Read More >
Start of Bring Back Eurostar Group
Bring Back Eurostar Group, now called Bring Back Euro Trains, was formally launched at a meeting on 8th June 2023. The meeting was convened by Bushra Akbar at The Hampton by Hilton Hotel Ashford, and attended by residents from across… Read More >